Bike Plan Goes to Council, Good Weather Forecast

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Today is the first day of March, that month which, in less fair climes, is said to come in like a lion, and go out like a lamb. Here in Venice, though, it's coming in like a lamb and will hopefully go out like a lamb roast, with some heat. So far, the chilly days are waning – today's highs are expected in the low 60s, steadily climbing toward the weekend.

The Los Angeles City Council will consider the master bike plan this morning, which is expected to pass, creating 1,680 miles of bikeways in the city. did not get included in the plan. It is technically possible, though unlikely, that the extension could be added to the plan during council's debate.

There is one week left before the citywide elections on March 8. Venice Patch kicked off coverage Monday with a piece . On our Facebook page, someone commented, "Regardless of your feelings towards individuals in this large group, we need them. They do save lives---every day. Do you really want them to go on strike?" What do you think? Should the threat of strikes prompt L.A. voters to keep pensions at the status quo? 

Stay tuned this week for more coverage of the measures on next week's ballot.

Finally, Monday night, the Venice Family Clinic went Hollywood, at its Silver Circle 2011 Gala fundraiser in Beverly Hills. It honored producer, director and writer Judd Apatow with the Humanitarian Award, Sinaiko Healthcare Consulting President Jeffrey E. Sinaiko with the Irma Colen Leadership Award and Venice Family Clinic Co-Founder Mayer B. Davidson, MD with the Visionary Award. Fiona Apple and Patton Oswalt performed.